Encyclopedias, picture books, and fiction career stories have the most dated viewpoints concerning women, while some fiction gives an honest view of contemporary attitudes. (Author/PF)

Several studies were conducted where subjects were not instructed to imitate models. Subjects viewing models exhibiting complex, flexible, divergent, or creative behavior tended to increase this behavior, while subjects watching rigid or convergent thinking models were less consistent. (Author/BJG)

Noting that previous research has shown that television content influences attitudes and behavior, a content analysis of 269 television commercials broadcast during prime time was conducted to examine whether male sex role stereotyping existed in the commercials and, if it did, to determine the characteristics of that stereotyping and whether the…

Based on a pattern of interaction, in which the interactants fulfill the roles of victim, persecutor, or rescuer, a study of ten Harlequin romantic novels was undertaken to determine what factors provided for the readers' identification with the Harlequin characters. It was found that Harlequin heroines manifested their status as victims by…

The effect of different degrees of pupil imitation on male and female tutors' attitudes and behavior was investigated in this study. Subjects were 72 sixth grade students, half male and half female. A 3 x 2 x 2 factorial design was used (Pupil Imitation--Low, Medium, and High; Pupil Liking--Medium and High; and Sex--Male and Female). After two…

This document focuses on the behavior influence process as it is related to modeling and role playing applied in classroom settings. The topics discussed are divided into six sections, with an "Introduction" and "A Final Word.""What Is Modeling?" describes some basic conclusions about modeling reached by behavioral and learning researchers. "How…

This paper describes a psychological model for influencing social behavior that is based on a biological model. The model gave rise to an idea for a drug abuse program which applied and tested concomitantly in an "action research" drug abuse program with junior and senior high schools in San Bernardino, California. It was postulated that, given a…

General role structure theory is explained in algebraic models. (DE)

Information on the early childhood experiences of teachers, at home and school, which influenced them to choose teaching as a career, is needed to fill a gap in the ERIC data base. (JD)

Describes a program in which handicapped scientists appear before school audiences to provide role models for handicapped students as well as to increase the understanding of nonhandicapped students about the abilities of handicapped people. (IRT)

Suggests that the roles and activities of the professional artist, art critic, art historian, and aesthetician be established as models for outcomes of a visual arts program. Attempts to show that the professional practices of experts in these four roles are appropriate sources for the content and design of educational activities unique to the…

Discusses ways that female role models for future women business owners can be integrated into the classroom. (JOW)

Looks at magazine ads since the 1960s and concludes that more ads now have blacks and depict more blacks in professional roles. (FL)

Claims that public relations must clearly identify and commit to a professional goal that is morally sound and that will separate the true professionals in the field from the pretenders. Asserts that the commitment among public relations professionals must be openly proclaimed as harmony in public relationships. (JD)

Investigates the extent to which family background (number of siblings and birth order) interacts with a willingness to copy aggressive behavior of others among 36 boys between 60 and 68 months old. Concludes that those from larger families were more willing aggressors and that birth order did not affect imitation. (JDH)